Drugs associated with celebrity deaths

drugs and death

Prescription drugs are known to cause more deaths in the U.S. than auto accidents. Drugs,

both legal and illegal, have been responsible for a number of deaths including celebrities. Recent death of Whitney Houston is reported to be linked to drugs.

Here are some of the drugs that have been associated with the deaths of a number of celebrities:

Celebrities with drug related deaths

Michael Jackson

Whitney Houston’s death recently reminds us of the problem with drugs both illegal and legal. Combined that with alcohol and we have a nasty combination that causes several death a year. 

Prescription drugs are known to cause more deaths in the United States than auto accidents. Celebrity deaths are known because of their visibility but it is only a small portion of the casualty suffered by general public.

Here are some notable celebrities whose death was linked to drug usage:

Whitney Houston, drugs and celebrity deaths

Whitney Houston

Singer Whitney Houston death past week at the age 48 is a tragedy. She was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Whitney was known to have drug addiction problem.

According to TMZ, Whitney Houston died from what appears to be a combination of alcohol mixed with Xanax and other prescription drug. 

Whatever may be the reason for her death, celebrity deaths are often a lesson in living healthy and death. The lesson is simple: watch your health and stay away for drugs, legal or illegal.

Celebrities with drug related deaths include: